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Today in New Delhi, Delhi, India is Monday, October 12, 2026. The next Ekadashi is shown below for planning.

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Papankusha Ekadashi

Calculated for New Delhi, Delhi, India (Asia/Kolkata)

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Fasting dateThursday, October 22, 2026

Tithi beginsOct 21, 2:12 PM

Tithi endsOct 22, 2:48 PM

ParanaOct 23, 6:26 AM - Oct 23, 10:12 AM

SunriseOct 22, 6:26 AM

Hari Vasara endsOct 22, 8:45 PM

Paksha / monthShukla Paksha, Ashwin

Calculation versionekadashi-v2

Parana means breaking the Ekadashi fast. It is usually done after sunrise on Dwadashi, avoiding Hari Vasara.

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Sources and tradition

How to read this Ekadashi guide

Traditional Ekadashi observances are described in Vaishnava texts and regional vrat traditions. Practices vary across sampradaya, family lineage, and local temple guidance. This article presents a general Hindu household observance, with Vaishnava notes where applicable.

Textual source

Padma Purana, Uttara-khanda Ekadashi Mahatmya

Ekadashi Mahatmya chapters used in type-specific citation notes

Used for named Ekadashi kathas, devotional benefits, and observance context where a type page supplies chapter or verse detail.

Tradition source

Vaishnava and regional vrat traditions

Household, temple, and sampradaya practice

Used for practice framing such as family sampradaya, local temple guidance, and Smarta/Vaishnava distinctions.

Calculation source

HinduLab calculation methodology

Location-aware panchang, tithi, sunrise, and vrat timing rules

Explains how HinduLab combines astronomical calculations, Hindu calendar rules, city, timezone, sunrise, and sunset data.

Editorial policy

HinduLab Hindu calendar and vrats source library

Editorial review, regional variation, and health disclaimer policies

Documents the trust policy used for panchang tools, vrat guides, Ekadashi rules, and health cautions.

Editorial author: HinduLab Editorial Team

Reviewer: HinduLab Editorial Team

Last reviewed: 2026-05-08

Calculation version: ekadashi-v2

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